Flight Controller (Spacecraft Operations)-Top Secret Clearance - Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge)

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company with a rich history of pioneering technological advances that impact lives worldwide and have shaped history from the first transatlantic flight to the moon landing. As a major player in the aerospace and defense sectors, Northrop Grumman is dedicated to innovation and excellence, fostering a culture that values intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and inclusion. The company supports its employees in bringing their whole selves to work and is driven by a commitment to pushing boundaries and achieving the impossible. With a workforce of approximately 90,000 employees, including about a quarter who identify as veterans, Northrop Grumman embraces military experience and helps military personnel transition to civilian careers. The Military Internship Program (NG-MIP), an approved Department of Defense SkillBridge program, offers transitioning service members the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience during their final six months of service. This internship does not offer compensation from Northrop Grumman as interns continue to receive military benefits during their service. The role of a Military Internship Program participant at Northrop Grumman involves working onsite in Colorado Springs, CO, supporting satellite mission operations and system maintenance activities. The position requires the intern to engage in multiple facets of space operations including flight control, anomaly investigations, procedure development, and readiness activities. Interns will work a 40-hour week schedule, potentially including 12-hour or night shifts due to the 24/7 operational environment. The internship aims to provide transitioning service members with hands-on experience that prepares them for full-time employment within Northrop Grumman, contributing to a streamlined pipeline of highly skilled military candidates. The program combines job skills training, professional development, networking, and focused leadership training, ensuring that interns are well-prepared to support Northrop Grumman's mission of “Defining Possible.” This position requires a Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, U.S. citizenship, and alignment with stringent DoD SkillBridge eligibility criteria. Responsibilities encompass monitoring vehicle subsystems, performing telemetry trending, managing space vehicle configuration, and supporting operations readiness and customer engagements. There are also expectations for effective communication and documentation, both written and verbal, to convey status reports and technical information to internal teams and external clients. The successful candidate will engage in a dynamic work environment that demands collaboration across diverse teams and adaptability to shift schedules. Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range from $73,000 to $100,000 for this position, which reflects candidates' education, experience, and broader market factors. Compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, and performance bonuses along with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plans, life insurance, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, paid time off, wellness resources, and employee discounts. The position’s standard work schedule follows a 9/80 system, providing employees the opportunity to work nine hours Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off, promoting a balance between work and personal life. Northrop Grumman emphasizes equal opportunity employment and diversity, ensuring a respectful, inclusive workplace where all employees have the ability to thrive and contribute to significant technological advancements that make a global impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Two years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship
• Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI at time of application
• SkillBridge eligibility
• Ability to work within a group of diverse individuals
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to support 24/7 environment including 12-hour day/night shifts